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By DJ CORCORAN

By DJ CORCORAN

By DJ CORCORAN

Knoxville, TN - At 10:40 A.M. on April 18th, units from the Knoxville Fire Department responded to 1136 Massachusetts Ave. for the report of a house fire that was called in by a neighbor. When firefighters arrived, they found a two-story triplex, with two lower units rented. One unit was occupied by a man who was unaware that fire was burning overhead. Firefighters forced entry and made the man aware of the situation. Two dogs and one bird were also pulled from the structure. The fire appears to have started in the unoccupied upstairs unit. Arson investigators were on the scene to determine the cause. No injuries were reported.